Air Freight Coordinator
- Recruiter
- Right Now Group
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £35,000 - £42,000 per year
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Not Specified
- First listed by Ontap
- 2 October 2026
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Job description
Air Freight Coordinator - Time Critical Imports & Exports
Right Now Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Air Freight Coordinator to join a busy Time Critical team based in Heathrow.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Air Freight professional with Import and Export knowledge to join a specialist logistics operation handling urgent and time-sensitive shipments. You will coordinate shipments from collection through to final delivery, working closely with customers, suppliers, agents and transport providers to ensure critical movements are completed successfully.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate Air Import and Export shipments from start to finish, including collections, deliveries and ongoing customer updates.
Prepare and check air freight documentation, including MAWBs and HAWBs, ensuring all information is accurate.
Complete Import and Export customs entries in accordance with UK HMRC requirements.
Track live shipments and manage Time Critical and AOG movements, prioritising urgent freight and identifying alternative solutions when required.
Liaise with customers, suppliers, agents, transport providers and internal teams to resolve operational queries, discrepancies and delays.
Manage job costing, file invoicing and cost control while maintaining accurate system and shipment records.
The Successful Candidate
Previous experience within Air Freight operations, ideally covering both Imports and Exports.
Experience handling Time Critical or AOG shipments would be highly advantageous.
Good understanding of Import and Export customs procedures and air freight documentation.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple urgent shipments and changing priorities.
Proactive and solution-focused approach with excellent communication and IT skills.
Able to provide a full 5-year checkable work history for referencing and compliance requirements.
Salary & Benefits
Salary of £35,000 - £42,000, depending on experience.
Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30.
Quarterly performance bonus following probation, currently ranging from £1,000 - £2,500 per quarter, with up to £10,000 additional annual earning potential.
Pension and medical benefits.
Employee recognition programme, discounts and Bike to Work scheme.
Employee referral bonus scheme.